Crystals, Fluid (CRYST) | | | |
EPIC Test Name
Crystals, FluidEPIC Code
LAB2579Specimen Requirements
Synovial Fluid |
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Minimum Volume: | 1.0 mL |
Transport: | Room Temperature ASAP |
Stability: | Room Temperature: 1 day at 20-25 degrees C
Refrigerated: 7 days at 2-8 degrees C |
Container: | Lavender top (EDTA) |
Processing/Storage: | Refrigerated: Prolonged period |
Rejection Causes: | Clotted sample |
Methods
Polarized MicroscopeTurnaround Time
Specimen | Turnaround Time | Frequency |
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Synovial Fluid | 2 days | daily |
Reference Ranges
Polarized Microscope
Contact Information
Hematology - Downtown: (315)464-4460